Lecturer in Foundation Fashion - Part Time

The Role

The Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice sits within Kingston School of Art. The course delivers conceptual, practical and technical skills to showcase students’ strengths and creative direction. Students develop insight and understanding across the fields of art and design to define their progression to study further at university or beyond.

This Lecturer position will be an integral part of the Foundation teaching team and will contribute their expertise to the exceptional reputation of the Fashion & Fabrication specialism. Your role will embrace active studio delivery, tutorials, planning and developing curriculum, support with University applications, portfolios and assessment marking. This role supports pastoral care of a diverse range of students, academic administration and maintains relationships within the Department.

The Person

You will demonstrate your commitment to professional development, respect for colleagues and students, seeking opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the student experience and integrated academic practice.

We seek a highly motivated, committed and energetic individual with a creative approach, people centred work ethic and passion for diverse and inclusive education, with the potential to develop innovative, sustainable and inspirational approaches to fashion & fabrication. The role encourages a desire to co-develop the curriculum, focus on material and conceptual exploration, process driven thinking and a socially driven aspiration for innovation.

We actively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Directorate/Faculty

Kingston School of Art has a strong heritage, an exceptional reputation and is one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

The faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with external partners to shape the future of the creative industries. Ranked in the top 5% of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research and achieves industry and student awards.

The Foundation course has twice been awarded outstanding in all areas of inspection by OFSTED, in 2015 and 2021. 100% of our students receive places to study at BA level study.

Further Information

0.4 FTE Lecturer position

14.8 hours per week

£26,459 pro rata, (inc Pension and contributions)

The interviews take place, week commencing 03.08.26.

Shortlisted candidates will give 5 - minute presentations, pitching proposals for a 5 day project, outlining the aims and outcomes, structure and relevant visual examples or references, these should be reflective of your professional expertise and teaching experience.

For any informal enquiries, contact Rebecca Davies, Head of Department (rebecca.davies@kingston.ac.uk)

Range of benefits, including:

• 35 days annual leave Full time equivalent
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000

Staff are expected to spend most of their working week on campus, as this plays a key role in fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among both staff and students.

Candidates must demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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